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Six killed in Rohingya camps after ICC prosecutor visit

Six Rohingya people were killed in clashes at a Bangladesh refugee camp after an ICC prosecutor visited to gather testimony. The violence involved rival insurgent groups operating in the camps. Funding cuts and repatriation efforts further complicate the situation.

Renowned Hong Kong-American singer Coco Lee passed away at 48

Hong Kong-American singer Coco Lee tragically took her own life at the age of 48 after battling depression for years. Known for her powerful songs and dedication to advancing Chinese singers in the international music scene, Coco leaves behind a lasting legacy.

Crashed N. Korean spy satellite had ‘no military utility’: Seoul

South Korea finds North Korea’s spy satellite, crashed into the sea, to have “no military utility” as a reconnaissance satellite.

Pakistan says 102 in military court over ex-PM Khan arrest violence

Over 100 people are being tried in Pakistan military courts for violence following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with three senior officers dismissed for failing to maintain security. Critics argue that trying civilians in military courts violates human rights and international obligations.

N. Korea ruling party slams failed satellite launch in key meeting

North Korea’s ruling party has strongly criticized officials responsible for a failed satellite launch, demanding a probe into the “serious” failure. The country aims to successfully launch a spy satellite in the future to counterbalance the US military presence. The launch violated UN resolutions and strained relations with the US, South Korea, and Japan.

Cambodia orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects

Cambodian PM Hun Sen labels the recent gun attacks in Vietnam as “terrorist attacks” and orders armed forces to search border villages for suspects, while warning against offering them assistance. Vietnamese authorities have arrested 46 people so far.

Vietnam’s power crisis hits local firms, foreign investors

Severe energy shortages in northern Vietnam, caused by heatwaves and drought, are disrupting businesses and may lead to relocation.

TikTok to spend billions in SE Asia as e-commerce move pays off

TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew announced plans to invest billions in Southeast Asia, riding on the success of the company’s e-commerce branch, TikTok Shop. In just a year, TikTok Shop has made significant market share gains in the region, amassing a gross merchandise value of $4.4 billion in 2022 from $600,000 in 2021. The growth has been attributed to the app’s captive audience and aggressive expansion in markets with large TikTok user bases.

Pyongyang faked popular South Korean website to steal data: spy agency

North Korea’s phishing attack involved creating a fake Naver site to steal personal information. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service warned of increasingly sophisticated hacking methods and urged vigilance. North Korea has targeted various sectors, including cryptocurrency theft and sensitive information hacking, posing a global IT threat.

Vietnam detains climate activist on tax evasion accusation

Prominent climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong has been detained in Vietnam on charges of tax evasion, according to her husband. Hong, founder of the NGO CHANGE, focused on environmental issues such as climate change and wildlife trade. Her arrest adds to the government’s crackdown on environmentalists, drawing concern from human rights organizations.